Estate Inspector

**Post P10417**

**Join our Team as a Housing Estate Inspector**

**£31,724- £35,593 per annum (37 hours per week) plus benefits**

**Location: Guildford Borough Council, Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4BB**

We’re looking for a dedicated **Housing Estate Inspector** to join our growing team, who is a forward-thinking individual with a passion for delivering excellent customer service and who has a “can do” attitude.

You must be resilient, confident, like a challenge, passionate, and have a firm focus on excellent customer service.

**About the Role**: As a Housing Estate Inspector, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of our Estates within the community, working closely with the neighbourhood team.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Serve as the on-site point of contact responsible for conducting inspections of our Estates
- Be responsible for carrying out regular scheduled inspections of communal areas of our Estates.
- Reporting repairs or Health & Safety concerns and following these up.
- Monitoring and recording performance of contractors.
- Produce comprehensive reports outlining issues and recommendations.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Previous experience in property/Estate management, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid driving license.

**What you need to succeed in this role**:
At a minimum, you will be able to demonstrate:

- A proactive approach to Estate Management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible attitude and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills with ability to be firm but have empathy
- Have a good understanding of safeguarding issues around vulnerable adults and children

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to make a real impact in the housing sector
- Use of a Van.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help ensure high standards in the housing market, we want to hear from you.

If you are interested, please see below, how to apply.

**Interview and testing: week of:19th May 2025**

**About Guildford**

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town’s geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £31,724.00-£35,593.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Guildford GU2 4BB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 10909